Where to watch the Fifa World Cup

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
What: To watch a game in an exclusive getaway, head to this luxurious five-star resort in the Liwa Desert in the Empty Quarter. Along with live showing of all the games on big-screen televisions, Qasr Al Sarab will also be serving some of the finest drinks specially imported from South Africa.
How: Contact 02 8958668

Sheraton Abu Dhabi, Hotel & Resort
What: Those who want to beat the heat and cheer their team on in a truly refreshing environment should take advantage of this venue. All games will be telecast on a large screen by the pool and garden area of the resort, cooled down with AC fans. How: 02 667 3333

Al Khaimah Tent, Shangri-La Hotel, Traders Hotel and Qaryat Al Beri Hotel, Abu Dhabi
What: Watch all the sporting action in the 15m x 50m purpose-built tent that will show every match in large screen format with high-end lighting and audio technology. The themed tent, open from 1pm-1am on weekdays and 1pm-3am on weekends, will have full AC and offer tailor-made food-and-beverage packages and shisha.
How: 02 509 8555

Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana Dubai.
What: Live music, guest DJs, gifts and special offers on food and beverages.
Hightlight: Watch the games on giant LCD screens
Call: 04-3211111
Note: Entrance is over-21 only.

Pure Football Lounge, Nasimi Beach at Atlantis, The Palm
Highlight: Large screen TVs screening all matches live, live DJs, happy hours and a special menu.
Call: 04-4262626
Note: Over 21 only after 9pm. All World Cup matches at Nasimi Beach will be scheduled to be shown until the quarters, semis and final where games will be selected based on popularity.

Harry's Place,Renaissance Dubai
What: Watch the action on a big screen and get a raffle ticket for every Dh100 you spend for a chance to win a round-trip economy class ticket to any Qatar Airways destination. Plus, get an additional 20 per cent off on your total bill during matches.
How: Call 04 2625555

Harvesters Pub, Crowne Plaza Dubai
What: With staff dressed like referees and plenty of football memorabilia to be won, Harvesters is going to be jam-packed this month.
How: Call 800-CROWNE (276963)

Irish Village, Dubai
What: Relax in an air-conditioned tent while watching the games on big-screen TVs. Plus, those fans who visit the venue
on six separate days get the chance to win a four-day trip for two to Istanbul, Turkey.
Highlight: Indoor seating stadium and big screens.
How: 04 2824122 ext 308

Yesterday Pub, Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai
What: Two additional screens have been added to the existing three screens showing all the matches. Additionally, large groups can book up to two rooms for private viewing of the games.
How: 04 3169738

The Palladium, Dubai Media City
What: Here's where many of the city's fans will be enjoying the World Cup. This concert arena will be turned into a football-themed venue with the largest indoor HD screen in Dubai and 3,000 tiered seats.
How: www.thepalladiumdubai.com. Entry is Dh50 with one drink, plus a minimum charge at each table

The Address, Dubai Marina
What: The hotel's 900-square-metre ballroom will have giant TV screens, beanbags and a fun-filled atmosphere throughout the World Cup.
How: Call 04 436 7418. Entry
is free

Apres, Mall of the Emirates
What: Get into the mood watching the live action on special TV screens, win amazing prizes and indulge in country-themed football toppings on pizzas.
How: 04 341 2575

The Arena, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
What: For those who want to enjoy the games in a family atmosphere, The Arena has seating for 600 people, a state of the art 1,332-square-metre screen and a supervised children's zone for the little ones.
How: Call 04 406 8874. Free entry. Food and drink voucher booklet Dh100 per person.

Barasti Beach Bar
What: Catch the fun live at Barasti in a 1,200 capacity air-conditioned ‘mega dome' on the beach and watch the action on
a 12-metre screen.
How: Call 04 3181313. Free entry plus group packages available.

Healey's, Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Towers
What:Traditional food themed 'Football World Cup' apart from a signature World Cup dish and beverage. Daily draws to win a two-night stay.
Call: 04-3560000

CineStar Cinemas
Where: Mall of the Emirates, Mirdif City Centre, Deira City Centre, Ajman City Centre and Marina Mall in Abu Dhabi.
Highlight:Screening all matches live on 20-metre wide screens in advanced digital 2K projection, with a possibility of matches screened in 3D too.
How: 04 341 4222

Grand Cinemas, Dubai
What: Enjoy football fever on 20 big screens and indulge in the match-of-the-day combo meal for Dh10. Grand Cinemas has more seats on offer per match than any other indoor/outdoor venue in the UAE, with over 4,800 seats for every match.
How: Tickets Dh35 each. Contact: 04 232 8523

Belgian Café, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City
What: For every goal scored during a match, get a discount of 10 per cent on selected beverages (e.g if the score is 2-3, you get a 50 per cent discount).
Note: Offer valid only during matches and until June 30. Max discount is 70 per cent,
Call: 04-7011128

The Boardwalk, Lake View & QD's, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
What: Giveaways
Highlight: Watch live on large plasmas.
Call: 04-2956000.

Football Central, Emirates Golf Club
Highlight: A luxurious air-conditioned chalet offering premium hospitality and live broadcasts in high definition of all the matches.
What:Football Central is open to all and tables of 10 can also be reserved. For only Dh675, you and nine friends can enjoy optimum viewing, two deluxe Football Central snack platters and select beverages.
Call:04 380 2222

Charlie's, Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road
Highlight: Live screening of the matches.
What:Football Finger Lick'n promotion, Meat Lovers Platter for just Dh80 or our From the Sea Platter for just Dh90.
Call: 04-3230333

Grand Hyatt Dubai
Highlight: Watch live broadcasts on high-resolution large screen in a unique fully air-conditioned stadium-style tent with Grand Stand seating with DJ performance throughout the evenings.
What:Dh45 per person including access to the tent and one beverage of your choice. Group packages starting from Dh135 per person including three beverages and one snack for any booking of a minimum 30 people per table. Additional tailor-made offers are available upon request.
Call: 04-3171234

Belgian Café, Grand Millennium Dubai, Al Barsha South
What: Table for four persons at Dh200, which includes special beverage and a plate of BBC snack food or book a table for 20 people for Dh2,400 which includes special beverages and BBC's famous mussels with fries. Daily prize draws.
Call: 04-4299999

Underground & Polo, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa
Highlight: Three giant screens and 20 LCDs screening the matches live, live DJs.
What:F&B promotions and raffle draws.
Call: 04-3995000.

Wavebreaker & Studio One, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
Highlight: Matches will be screened live on a high-definition LED screen at Wavebreaker while Studio One will showcase the games indoors on five LCDs.
What:World Cup snack and beverage menu, sporting signature dishes from some of the most popular qualifying countries.
Call: Wavebreaker 050-8825431 / Studio One 050-2787658

Outlet Vista Rooftop, Holiday Inn Express Internet City
Highlight: Two large screens on the terrace in addition to the two widescreen TVs indoors.
Promotions:Competitions and special beverage promotions during matches.
Call: 04-4275500

The Q and Mojito, Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha
What:Daily promotion on a bucket of five selected beverages at Dh125. Also get a chance to win prizes throughout the World Cup by participating in the SMS contest or enjoy Brazilian themed night on specific match days with a traditional Brazilian beverage and Brazilian music during match break.
Highlight: Screening live matches daily on big screens
Call:04-3234333

Carpenter's, Hyatt Regency Dubai
What:Win memorable merchandise and souvenirs while supporting your favorite team.
Call:04-3172222.

Ruby Tuesday, Jumeirah Beach Park Plaza
Highlight: Showing all 64 tournament games live on two big TV screens.
Call 04-3428015

Kitsch Cupcakes
What:A wide array of World Cup inspired cupcakes available for football fans in the UAE. Also, for every box of 12 cupcakes purchased during the World Cup, Kitschaholics will enter a raffle draw where they can win Kitsch gift cards worth up to Dh500 each.
Call: 04-3956963

Meridien Village Terrace, Le Meridien Dubai
Highlight: Watch the matches live on a 6x4m screen.
What:Guess the Score and win 50 per cent discount on the next visit.
Call: 04-7022560.

Barasti Beach Stadium, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.
Highlight: Free entry, 12m x 6m screen, prizes and give-aways at every match.
Call:04-3181313

Nelson's, The Terrace, Media Rotana Dubai
What: With a minimum spent of Dh100, get a change to enter a raffle draw and win a ticket for two either to South Africa, Malaysia, Switzerland or Italy.
Call 04-4350201

Parade Ring Restaurant, Meydan Grandstand Dubai
Football pundits Rob and Derek film 11 live shows produced with former football legends on the celebrity guest panel, a live studio audience, giving guests the chance to join in, meet all the guests and get involved.
Highlight: 20 HD screens. Live entertainment and guest DJs.
Dh375 per person including four hours of select food and beverages. Tickets limited to 500 per show. Call 04-4456824

Japengo Café, Palm Strip Shopping Mall
Highlight: Showing all 64 tournament games live on two big TV screens.
Call 04-3454979.

Waterfront, The Terrace and at The Thai Kitchen balcony, Park Hyatt Dubai
What:A World Cup food menu has been created and there will be an array of South African beverages whilst you cheer on your team's match viewed on the flat screens.
Call:04-3172222.

Time Cafe, Ramee Royal Hotel
Highlight:Prediction contests.
Call: 04-3344088

Good Fellas, Regal Plaza Hotel, Bur Dubai
What: Selected food with two beverages at Dh85 per person.
Highlight:Live screening on 18 plasmas and two giant screens, happy hour prices during live games
Call: 04–3556633

Harry's Place, Renaissance Dubai Hotel
What: For every Dh100 spent, get a chance to win two tickets to Johannesburg with South African Airways. Raffle draws will be held during and at the end of the championship.
Call: 04-2625555

Amwaj, Shangri-La Hotel
What: Special prices on select beverages.
Highlight: Grand Raffle draw during the World Cup Finals.
Call: 04-4052703.

Nezesaussi Grill, Southern Sun Al Manzil Hotel
What: Tasty specials based on the teams playing for that day, themed beverage packages and prize giveaways.
Highlight: Enjoy the action in a relaxed setting.
Call: 04 428 5923

The Stadium at The Walk, JBR
Highlight: Live broadcasts featuring a 7x4 metre high definition screen along with 34 plasma screens feature a wide variety of entertainment, food and beverage to suit every taste.
Call: 050-1593764 or 050-4524558

Carter's terrace & Seville's, Wafi City
What:A host of prizes to anyone who correctly predicts the score, spot prizes throughout each match
Highlight: All the matches will be shown live with English commentary on large screens
Call:04-3244100

Elements Café, Wafi Mall
What: Correctly guess the result of any match and your table eats and drinks for free. The restaurant will also feature a special World Cup menu featuring a selection of pizzas themed according to the countries playing.
Highlight: All matches will be shown live on big-screen televisions within the café, as well as on the restaurant's outdoor air-conditioned terrace.
Call: 04-3244252.

ZwZ (Zaatar w Zeit)
Where: Shaikh Zayed Road, The Walk at JBR, Abu Dhabi mall and the Abu Dhabi Salam Street.
What: All branches will feature dine in promos, prize giveaways (such as travelling packages including air tickets and stays at the hotel, blackberries and I- pods, along with sunshades and free Zaatar w Zeit meal vouchers) as well as screening the matches live.